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January 30, 2007
We'll be studying the Middle East and North Africa for the next six weeks! As part of this study, student will have an Anchor Activity of reading journal articles about the Middle East conflict, they'll complete a book report, and create a map. There are separate entries below explaining each assignment.
The unit will culminate in the Middle East Mayhem Final Exam. Stay tuned for history and conflict in this land where three major world religions had their birth!
We'll be studying SIX THEMES of the Middle East.
Click here for a PBS link about Muslims
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/muslims/
This PBS link talks about Muslims in America since 9/11 and a group of Muslims against terrorism.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/muslims/portraits/us.html#mccloud
Girls, you may want to read about Queen Noor of Jordan at this link. She's an American (of American-Arabian descent and Yale graduate)who married King Hussein of Jordan in 1978.
http://www.noor.gov.jo/index.htm
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Middle East Webquests
http://192.107.108.56/portfolios/b/bennett_k/webquest/
http://mciunix.mciu.k12.pa.us/~spjvweb/mideastwq.html
http://schools.sd68.bc.ca/PARK/pabbies/freedom_webquest/terroristversusfreedom.html
http://www.rapides.k12.la.us/ash/galinsky/galinskysite046.htm
Middle East References
http://www.cotf.e
http://www.mideastweb.org/timeline.htm http://www.awesomelibrary.org/MiddleEastConflict.html
Posted by Glenn at 12:22 PM
An "anchor activity" is an integral part of differentiated instruction. As students are working at their own pace in a variety of groups, using a variety of strategies, some often finish before others. The Anchor Activity for the Middle East is a reading center with articles about the Middle East conflict and other appropriate topics designed to extend and enrich student learning.
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January 22-26 January 29-February 2 MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY: Performance testing in the MAC LAB. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1st: Southeast Asia/India book report is due! FRIDAY: We'll continue our study of the Middle East!
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MONDAY: MLK DAY HOLIDAY!! Have fun, be safe. NEXT TUESDAY, January 23, we'll have a quiz on Chapter 25 on India. We'll review on Monday, but make certain you use your Chapter 25 review as a study guide.
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Hope everyone had a restful and safe holiday.
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Announcing ASIA DAYS/DAZE! This yearly fest features Learning Centers for several days. Students will rotate through a number of exciting centers as a review for Unit 7-their study of Japan, China, Southeast Asia and India. We'll review major concepts, vocabulary, maps, primary documents, proverbs, articles, technology sites, and more! The FAVORITE part, however, is the Slice of China Cafe.
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Magazine articles are taken from student publications such as Upfront Magazine (New York Times) and Time for Kids.
Students should complete their reading during class in the next few weeks, with a deadline of Friday, February 23rd to turn in the packet. DEAR time would be an appropriate time to use the Middle East Reading Center as well as when self-paced work is finished.
This project is due Wednesday, February 14. Students will create their own map of the Middle East and North Africa according to the attached directions. PLEASE NOTE THESE DIRECTIONS HAVE BEEN UPDATED SINCE FIRST POSTING. THE ATLAS AND ZAGROS MOUNTAINS HAVE BEEN ADDED!
January 28, 2007
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Due date will be Friday, March 16.
This book report contains elements that are taught in 7th Grade Language Arts classes. Please refer to your book list for suggested titles. We have very few available in the classroom. I've contacted the Media Center to gather what they have-first come, first serve.
Here are some suggestions from our book report brochure, but there are many others available. Just check at your public library! Juvenile historical fiction from the Middle East.
Download fileJanuary 11, 2007
MONDAY: Assignment India: Ghandi, Sikhism, pollution in the Ganges, Indian women, bonded laborers and child labor in the carpet industry are among the topics discussed in this "intelligent" television video from the Christian Science Monitor. The topics are discussed in sections, therefore it is easy to take outline notes and stop the video and discuss the issues.
TUESDAY: INDIA QUIZ on Chapter 25. We'll briefly prep for the procedures for ASIA DAYS when we finish the quiz. The Reading Essentials text on India is loaded with rich resources. Today we'll review that document for added information on aspects of India.
WEDNESDAY: Review starts for Unit 7-Japan, China, Southeast Asia, India. No test, just review, review the information!!!
THURSDAY, FRIDAY: ASIA DAYS!
All Social Studies classes are required to take their classes for yearly performance tests.
TUESDAY NIGHT'S HOMEWORK IS THE CHAPTER 17 REVIEW! Most students are finished with their Performance testing.
We'll introduce the Middle East unit today and hopefully have a few moments for skits. We'll also check the Chapter 17 Review.
HOMEWORK: Whereabouts! Locating physical features in the Middle East are homework.
January 10, 2007
TUESDAY: The Hindu religion is the topic of the day. We'll look at Sikhism as well.
WEDNESDAY: The Sikh packet we started yesterday is time consuming, so we'll take finish this today. DEAR. Some students have selected a skit option for their book report, so these next two DEAR days will be a great opportunity for planning and collaboration.
Homework: Crossword vocabulary review on Asian geography and culture.
THURSDAY: We'll study the structure of the Indian government today. Check out these links!
"http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/9708/India97/india/timeline/"
http://india.gov.in/
http://goidirectory.nic.in/
Homework: Crossword vocabulary review on Asian government and economy.
FRIDAY: We'll study India's industries in a lesson on economy. Here are some links we'll review
http://www.economywatch.com/
http://www.usatoday.com/money/world/2004-02-08-india_x.htm
Don't forget the deadline of February 1 for your Southeast Asia book report!
Coming up January 25 and 26-ASIA DAYS! Make certain you've given your parents the volunteer handout so we can have a tasty food experience as well!January 05, 2007
Special notes for this month! We'll complete our brief study of India by January 24, and the 24th, 25th and 26th we'll have ASIA DAYS Learning Centers.
We'll have Performance Testing the 29th, 30th and 31st, so your Southeast Asia/India book report will be due on Thursday, February 1. Choices allow students to choose a skit or performance, so we would need to be in the classroom. Chances are we'll finish the Performance Testing by then, but we also may have student absences. I'll have an alternate plan for those students who have completed their performance testing....perhaps as simple as DEAR!
MONDAY, January 8, we'll begin our study of India with the Chapter 25 Review.
TUESDAY: We have a gorgeous DVD on INDIA to view from the Southern Center for International Studies. Today we'll look at the history and government. Homework: Inductive Learning on Chapter 25 includes grouping and labeling the vocabulary, then crafting summary sentences about the information gathered.
WEDNESDAY: We'll study about the independence of India from Great Britain in a lesson called "Free At Last". We'll do a play on Ghandi during this lesson as well. More DVD ...
THURSDAY: Today we'll study about the caste system of India and finish our DVD.
FRIDAY: Our study of the religions of this area begin today. We'll start with Buddhism.January 03, 2007
We'll set up a Cafe where parents can volunteer to cook stir fry or to serve some treats from local Chinese or other Asia restaurants. Because of the movement of students around the room for these three days it's essential to have parent assistance. Last year we had a variety of soups, Chinese dumplings, stir fry, egg rolls, yum...
We had a table set up with place mats and chopsticks. Students rotate through the cafe as well. It's a great opportunity to see your students in action in the other Learning Centers as well.
Put January 24, 25 or 26 on your calendar and look for an email regarding a sign up for items.
